Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Fat Console Scph-50001 Tested
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Manufacturer description
50001 ps2 console, seems to be working great, plays both ps1 and ps2 games, comes with original cables and one controller, controller is not in the best condition and missing thumb grips but seems to be working fine otherwise, see all pictures for condition
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation 2 PS2 Fat Console Scph-50001 Tested using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sony's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
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